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BlackRock Company Culture
BlackRock Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.1/5
BlackRock's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Executive Team
AEnvironment
B+Leadership
B+Outlook
B+BlackRock CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Laurence Fink
79 /100
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Diversity at BlackRock
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Diverse employees at BlackRock have rated Outlook, CEO Rating, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at BlackRock
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at BlackRock have rated Perks And Benefits, Outlook, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
BlackRock eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
16
BlackRock employees are 16% more likely to recommend BlackRock as a great place to work
| 46% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 24% | Passives |
| 30% | Detractors |
Working at BlackRock
Working at BlackRock is rated highly by 434 employees, across various culture dimensions. BlackRock employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Environment categories, putting BlackRock’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 35% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at BlackRock was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at BlackRock
B
Overall Company Culture at BlackRock is rated B
Last updated 2 days ago
Top
25%
BlackRock ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
BlackRock Employee Reviews
Out of 179 BlackRock employee reviews, 79% were positive. The remaining 21% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping BlackRock improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 79% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 21% |
Positive Reviews From BlackRock Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?about specified skills,l they asked
- What did you like most about the interview process?High level of focus on cultural fit in addition to core competencies & skills
- What makes you most happy at work?was able to help user's work
Constructive Feedback From BlackRock Employees
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?everyone has nice skill, so easy to connect
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Developing talent and providing opportunities
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Never compensated for taking on more responsibility. HR does not compare comp to appropriate third parties.
BlackRock Company Information
BlackRock Company Overview
BlackRock is a global investment manager and a leading provider of financial technology.
BlackRock was founded in 1988 and its current CEO is Laurence Fink. Since its inception 38 years ago, BlackRock has grown to 20000 employees.
BlackRock Mission, Vision & Values
BlackRock Mission Statement
Our mission is to help more and more people experience financial well-being.
BlackRock Vision Statement
As a global investment manager and a leading provider of financial technology, our clients – from grandparents, doctors, and teachers to large institutions – turn to us for the solutions they need when planning for their most important goals. We are building a culture of innovation, curiosity and compassion, one that enables every employee to make an impact.
BlackRock Values
- We are a fiduciary to our clients.
- We are One BlackRock.
- We are passionate about performance.
- We take emotional ownership.
- We are committed to a better future.
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at BlackRock
BlackRock was founded on the premise of understanding and managing investment risk, anticipating our clients’ needs, and supporting them in achieving their long-term investment goals. That is why we look at sustainability information — as an investor and a fiduciary.
Learn more about our commitment to sustainability: https://www.blackrock.com/corporate/insights/our-approach-to-sustainability
Building better futures through sound environmental management is important to our employees, clients and other stakeholders, and key to securing our future. This long-term view comes to life in our commitment to saving, protecting and restoring our natural environment by better managing our resources in the operations of our business.
In operating our business, BlackRock pursues a sustainability strategy that seeks to decouple company growth from our impact on the environment, while increasing the efficiency and resiliency of our operations. Finding innovative ways to power our business with renewable energy, lower our emissions and reduce waste, among other efforts, reduces our environmental impact.
We provide opportunities for employees to engage on sustainability-themed initiatives and outside of the office, we encourage employees to give back and volunteer in their local communities on various environmental efforts around the globe.
Social Impact at BlackRock consists of two distinct pillars: The BlackRock Foundation which focuses on helping people build financial security and participate in an inclusive transition to a low-carbon future, and our employee engagement programs which equip employees to be agents of social change in their communities.
| Headquarter | 50 Hudson Yards New York City, NY 10001 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.blackrock.com |
| Founding Date | 1988 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | BLK |
| Jobs | careers.blackrock.com/ |
| Social Sites |
BlackRock Competitors
BlackRock competitors include Wellington Management, Edward Jones, Charles Schwab, and Morgan Stanley. BlackRock ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how BlackRock compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
BlackRock Employees
BlackRock has 20000 employees. 434 employees at BlackRock have reviewed BlackRock across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 days ago.
Overall, the 434 BlackRock employees give their leadership a grade of B+, or Top 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at BlackRock are generally satisfied with their total compensation at BlackRock, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at BlackRock are generally satisfied with their team. 434 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B-. The majority believe the meetings at BlackRock are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at BlackRock believe the environment at BlackRock is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at BlackRock is comfortably fast. About 40% of the employees at BlackRock work 8 hours or less, while 9% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at BlackRock are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
BlackRock employees generally work 9.6 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at BlackRock report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at BlackRock have 1 meeting
Meetings
A Day in the Life
76% of BlackRock employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
BlackRock employees most often take 10-15 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
50% of BlackRock employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
BlackRock employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
Feedback
A Day in the Life
81% of BlackRock employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining BlackRock - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining BlackRock is that the company was unprepared on their first day. BlackRock employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
BlackRock KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of BlackRock's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 15 BlackRock employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 11 have said yes.
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BlackRock CEO & Leadership
79 /100
BlackRock CEO Awards and Recognitions
Laurence’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in New York. With a high CEO score, Laurence Fink has won the Top Rated CEO in 2017. BlackRock’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Product department, employees in the IT department, and employees in the Marketing department. However, employees with the company for Over 10 Years, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience, and employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to BlackRock’s competitors, Laurence Fink ranks right above Edward Jones CEO Penny Pennington. Under Fink’s leadership, BlackRock employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and the company’s Environment. Office Culture and Professional Development are two areas, according to respondents, where BlackRock could stand to see real improvement.
BlackRock Leadership
The BlackRock Executive Team is rated an “A” and led by CEO Laurence Fink, COO, Senior MD & Global Head of Blackrock Solutions Robert Lawrence Goldstein, and Chief Financial Officer and Senior Managing Director Gary Stephen Shedlin
Laurence Fink CEO / President
Laurence Fink serves as the CEO / President of BlackRock.
Robert Lawrence Goldstein COO, Senior MD & Global Head of Blackrock Solutions
Mr. Robert Lawrence Goldstein, also known as Rob, serves as the Chief Operating Officer since June 2014 at Global Head... read more
Gary Stephen Shedlin Chief Financial Officer and Senior Managing Director
Mr. Gary Stephen Shedlin has been the Chief Financial Officer at BlackRock, Inc. since March 9, 2013 and has been its... read more
Bryan Smith Managing Director
Mr. Bryan Smith serves as Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc. Mr. Smith served as Associate Director at Quellos Group,... read more
Heather Brownlie US Head for Fixed Income ETFs
Heather Brownlie has been US Head for Fixed Income ETFs at BlackRock, Inc. since June 2017 and leads BlackRock's... read more
Joseph Feliciani Jr. Chief Operating Officer of Finance
Mr. Joseph Feliciani, Jr. is the Managing Director, Global Finance Director and Chief Accounting Officer at BlackRock... read more
Ben Spielman Co-Head of Global Capital Markets, Pensions & Investments
Ben Spielman has been a Co-Head of Global Capital Markets, Pensions & Investments at BlackRock, Inc. since April 11,... read more
Timothy David Webb CFA Global Head of Fixed Income
Mr. Timothy David Webb, also known as Tim, CFA is the Head of EMEA and Asia Pacific Fixed Income and Chief Investment... read more
BlackRock Salaries
How much does BlackRock pay?
How much do people at BlackRock get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at BlackRock is $128,393, or $61 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $134,239, or $64 per hour.
At BlackRock, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $239,838 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $61,964 annually. Average BlackRock salaries by department include: Design at $96,995, Business Development at $159,762, Sales at $171,265, and HR at $124,715. Half of BlackRock salaries are above $134,239.
155 employees at BlackRock rank their Compensation in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 468 ratings) while 140 employees at BlackRock rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 151 ratings).
Salaries contributed from BlackRock employees include job titles like Data Scientist, Senior Developer, Developer, and QA Manager. Comparably data has a total of 15 salary records from BlackRock employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $84k | $84k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $110k | $110k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $133k | $133k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $186k | $186k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $240k | $240k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $272k | $272k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $305k | $305k | 100th Percentile |
$128,393*
Average Compensation
$134,239*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
BlackRock Salaries by City
BlackRock Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at BlackRock
Diverse employees at BlackRock score the company 71/100 across various culture categories, placing BlackRock in the Top 30% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at BlackRock across various culture dimensions.
Be yourself. Be valued for it.,,We have a responsibility to help people around the world – from all walks of life – build a better financial future. So our workforce must reflect the diversity of our clients, in order to bring a wealth of perspectives and insights to solve their unique, complex challenges.,,We’re a global firm with offices across more than 30 countries, but we operate as “One BlackRock” – and every single employee plays a critical role. No one group or location is more important than another. We thrive on collaboration, mutual trust and respect, and challenge ourselves – and each other – to collectively raise our game. ,,We already know that the best solutions result from the ideas and contributions of a diverse team of partners, and that more diverse teams tend to outperform homogeneous ones. But it’s not enough to focus solely on building a diverse workforce. We take it one step further and ensure that each and every employee feels included – that they belong. ,,When inclusion and diversity unite together, they drive outstanding performance and innovation. It’s good for our people, and it’s good for business. And that’s a fact.
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BlackRock Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Company Social Outings
- Legal Assistance
- Work From Home Policy
BlackRock PTO
BlackRock's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Paid Time Off is BlackRock's 3rd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 20% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. BlackRock's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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BlackRock Careers
BlackRock Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, BlackRock applied for 693 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 95% were approved, 1% certified-withdrawn, 1% withdrawn, and 3% denied.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at BlackRock unveil that 8 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 9 were withdrawn by BlackRock after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
BlackRock has a total of 20000 employees
693
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 95% Granted (657 out of 693)
- 3% Denied (19 out of 693)
- 1% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (8 out of 693)
- 1% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (9 out of 693)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let BlackRock Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in BlackRock on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 45% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 13% | |
Marketing | 9% | |
IT | 8% | |
Product | 4% | |
Other | 21% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 55% | |
|---|---|---|
San Francisco | 10% | |
Chicago | 3% | |
Los Angeles | 3% | |
Seattle | 2% | |
Other | 28% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding BlackRock
What is BlackRock address?
BlackRock location is at 50 Hudson Yards
Who is the CEO of BlackRock?
BlackRock CEO is Laurence Fink, their score by employees is 79
What is BlackRock eNPS?
The eNPS for BlackRock is 16
What is BlackRock revenue?
BlackRock revenue is $18B
What is the salary for Senior QA in BlackRock?
Senior QA average salary in the US is 121k
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